The Eastern Conference Finals was more competitive and fun than many expected. The Cavs did not go 12-0 and sweep through the East and Toronto did not just lay down, instead choosing to fight.

The matchup featured two longtime friends in J.R. Smith and Kyle Lowry, whose roots date all the way back since they were 14.

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After defeating the Raptors, Smith posted a message to his friend on Instagram with a throwback photo of themselves.

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